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Gihm Family History

Gihm Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gehm, Ihm, Bihm, Gahm, Kihm, Mihm, Kim, Gill, Im, Rahm

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Where is the Gihm family from?

You can see how Gihm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gihm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gihm family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gihm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gihm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gihm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gihm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gihm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Gihm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Gihm. For the veterans among your Gihm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gihm lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Gihm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gihm in 1998 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gihm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gihm ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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